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NEW YORK -- Phillies right-hander A.J. Burnett has struggled recently, but after good outing in his last start, he has the chance to build off it Sunday against the Mets.

He hasn't pitched well against the Mets this season, however, going 0-2 record with an 8.50 ERA in three starts. New York has tagged him for 17 runs on 24 hits in 18 innings. In his career against the Mets, Burnett is 5-8 with a 4.04 ERA in 23 starts.

Burnett is two strikeouts away from tying Hall of Famer Early Wynn for 45th place (2,339).

The Phillies released right-hander Jason Marquis on Sunday. Marquis, 36, had not pitched in the majors this season and was 3-1 with a 4.63 ERA in eight starts for Triple-A Lehigh Valley.